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Thread Number: 36054
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Kirby shampoo alternatives |
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| Post# 386682 2/24/2018 at 15:06 (2,251 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
So I just scored a Kirby Shampoo System for my Sentria. It's very nice shape, used in the original box, but doesn't have any shampoo with it, which begs the question of what products I might be able to use with it. Granted, Kirby shampoo would be the best alternative, but I can't just go down to the store and grab a bottle; I'd have to order it from somewhere. I'm certainly not opposed to doing that, but what if I'm in Wally World and suddenly think 'hey, I need some carpet shampoo!'? What could I pick up off the shelf to use with it--and perhaps the flip side of that coin, what should I absolutely NOT use with it?
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| Post# 386684 , Reply# 1 2/24/2018 at 15:21 (2,251 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 386686 , Reply# 2 2/24/2018 at 15:47 (2,251 days old) by blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
Just make sure it's meant for dry foam shampooing, I can only think of 3 brands, Kirby, Electrolux (aerus) and Titan brand shampoo (purple label, made for foam type)
Now I'm uncertain of how familiar you are with their system but dry foam carpet cleaners agitate foam into the carpeting it is then left to dry as it dries the chemical crystalizes taking the dirt with it, once it is completely dry the area is vacuumed removing the crystalized chemical Standard shampoo is made for water extraction, if used in a Kirby system it will leave chemical residue in your carpeting. As those types are made to be rinsed out. I would not use anything other than a dry foam shampoo. It'd be the best and easiest to just stick to Kirby's line. | ||
| Post# 386691 , Reply# 3 2/24/2018 at 16:25 (2,251 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 386692 , Reply# 4 2/24/2018 at 16:26 (2,251 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin) | ||
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Stick with Kirby's shampoo. I have tried to use other dry foam concentrates. It is hard to get the right mix. You either have to much or to little. | ||
| Post# 386694 , Reply# 5 2/24/2018 at 19:40 (2,250 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 386695 , Reply# 6 2/24/2018 at 19:55 (2,250 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
Use either Kirby or Electrolux shampoo made for dry foam systems.
DO NOT USE BISSELL SHAMPOO DO NOT USE HEAD AND SHOULDERS SHAMPOO Just because it says shampoo doesn't mean it's the right on for your system. On another note if you are cleaning a wool carpet don't use anything with Oxy Clean in it. It will damage the wool fibers. | ||
| Post# 386714 , Reply# 7 2/25/2018 at 10:11 (2,250 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 386739 , Reply# 8 2/25/2018 at 20:47 (2,249 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 386745 , Reply# 9 2/25/2018 at 22:48 (2,249 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin) | ||
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The only time I use my Kirby shampooer is to work in pretreat in the high traffic areas. Then give them a deep cleaning with the commercial box extractor I have. And don't really care for the fragrance of todays Kirby shampoo. | ||
| Post# 386789 , Reply# 10 2/26/2018 at 17:10 (2,248 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
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| Post# 386797 , Reply# 11 2/26/2018 at 19:57 (2,248 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Hah
I'd recommend your poo. Seriously layoff if you didn't like my post you don't have to reply. I'm not trolling anyones posts. I made a fool of myself so what. If you want to get in war of words you would lose but also it would never happen I would not waste my time don't waste yours let's grow up. I'm done I look put our big kids pant and go play.
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| Post# 386932 , Reply# 12 2/28/2018 at 17:08 (2,246 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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My gallon of Kirby carpet shampoo arrived intact this afternoon, which is a wonder the way it was packaged. The seller put it in a plastic envelope, presumably to contain spillage, and then just shoved it in a Priority Mail flat rate box, which had gotten pretty thrashed by the time it arrived on my doorstep, but the jug was unscathed inside. I'm not sure when I'll crack the jug open and shampoo the few rugs I have, but when the need and occasion arises, I'll be ready.
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| Post# 386940 , Reply# 13 2/28/2018 at 20:03 (2,246 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Human
I received my shampoo today as well. I have a dual sanitronic 80 with suds o gun. What I found out shampoo I use for d80 works with all Kirbys. The d80 just has different application method but both do the same. I got lavender scent. I'm not into scented carpet shampoo but for price I couldn't beat it.
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